They could be related to the seizures or they could be due to whatever is causing the epilepsy for example mood problems or changes could be related to times of seizures or side effects of medicines yet mood problems may also be a separate problem the area of the brain causing the seizures may also be causing mood problems. Epilepsy can have tremendous social issues for patients social acceptance from others is a common challenge though persons with epilepsy are otherwise just like anyone else there are stigmas associated with epilepsy that can affect ones acceptance among others depression is common due to impaired social acceptance. Emotional health issues people with epilepsy are more likely to have psychological problems especially depression anxiety and suicidal thoughts and behaviors problems may be a result of difficulties dealing with the condition itself as well as medication side effects. Psychological problems if they develop usually come from how others react to the person with epilepsy or how the person with epilepsy anticipates others will react rather than from the epilepsy itself lowered self esteem and self confidence often accompany epilepsy feelings of anger frustration embarrassment and vulnerability may develop increased levels of anxiety and depression are